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$59,152 GS-10 Step 1 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2021)
$76,902 GS-10 Step 10 in CORPUS CHRISTI (2021)
+$8,404 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 pay table for CORPUS CHRISTI

Each step below already includes the 16.56% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,152 $2,275.08 $28.34 +$8,404
Step 2 $61,124 $2,350.92 $29.29 +$8,684
Step 3 $63,096 $2,426.77 $30.23 +$8,964
Step 4 $65,068 $2,502.62 $31.18 +$9,244
Step 5 $67,041 $2,578.50 $32.12 +$9,525
Step 6 $69,013 $2,654.35 $33.07 +$9,805
Step 7 $70,985 $2,730.19 $34.01 +$10,085
Step 8 $72,957 $2,806.04 $34.96 +$10,365
Step 9 $74,929 $2,881.88 $35.90 +$10,645
Step 10 $76,902 $2,957.77 $36.85 +$10,926
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more CORPUS CHRISTI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-10 Step 1 $59,152
  • Locality add-on +$8,404
  • Adjustment percent 16.56%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • CORPUS CHRISTI GS-10 Step 10 $76,902

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the CORPUS CHRISTI pay area adds a 16.56% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $2,275 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,958. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 CORPUS CHRISTI page.

Other grades in CORPUS CHRISTI

GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns $59,152 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,902. This is 16.56% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For CORPUS CHRISTI in 2021, it is 16.56%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,404 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in CORPUS CHRISTI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in CORPUS CHRISTI earns roughly $2,275 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.